AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Theory of motivation that best explains thrill-seeking or playful behavior.
A
Drive-Reduction Theory
B
Maslow’s Hierarchy
C
Optimum Arousal
D
Instincts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The arousal theory of motivation suggests that people are driven to perform actions in order to maintain an optimum level of physiological arousal.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to drive reduction theory, people will often engage in risky or dangerous behaviors-like thrillseeking or drug use-in an attempt to achieve a desired level of arousal.

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